Lapid tells visiting delegations of 27 Republicans and 14 Democrats that Israel is committed to 'working with all of our friends in Congress' to strengthen ties

Mohammed Shtayyeh says Israel should not be 'rewarded' for its policies toward the Palestinians; summit could still see a vote on the matter

Ziad Hab al-Reeh named Interior Minister, while Hatem al-Bakri, a well-known Hebron religious leader, handed the job of Religious Affairs Minister in cabinet reshuffle

Arab affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman on the pledge to permit long-restricted Palestinian 4G cell service; editor David Horovitz on the rise and fall of Atarot's Jerusalem Airport

Regional Cooperation Minister Issawi Frej to meet with PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh; Ramallah saw big drop in international assistance in 2021

PM reportedly acknowledges Biden's campaign promise and domestic sensitivities, but says his government views reopening of mission to Palestinians as 'unacceptable'

With a 2-part structure that starts with Fatah strongholds and leaves contested cities for later, ballots are seen by some as just an attempt to hush increasingly loud critics

But Jerusalem must back move, according to diplomatic protocol; Mohammad Shtayyeh resists calls to have American mission in Ramallah

Bipartisan group led by Sen. Coons says Jerusalem agreed to provide Congress more information; Jerusalem consulate, settlements also discussed with Israeli, Palestinian leaders

In remarks at UN climate conference in Glasgow, Shtayyeh accuses Jewish state of uprooting 'about 2.5 million trees'